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South Asia is a story of promise and peril where Asia’s conflicting forces of modernity and reaction meet head on. Home to a multitude of different cultures, ethnicities, and religions, The Diplomat's regional correspondents and experts will provide the insight you need to navigate one of the world's most consequential regions.
Where Do China-Pakistan Ties Go in the Age of Imran Khan?
By Harsh V. Pant
The Pakistan-China relationship is likely to maintain a familiar trajectory.
The Trump Administration's Terrible Idea for Afghanistan's Security Forces
By Ghulam Farooq Mujaddidi
The Trump administration wants Afghan security forces to withdraw from parts of the country. That is a very bad idea.
The Opening of an India-Myanmar Land Border Crossing: A Boon for Northeast India
By Rupakjyoti Borah
The move is a fillip for India's Act East policy and ties with ASEAN.
South India’s Warrior Lords: The Telugus
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
The medieval legacy of Telugu warriors and peasants lives on.
Taking India’s Climate Migrants Seriously
By Nandan Sharalaya
In India, close to 1.5 million people are classified as internally displaced every year, many for climate change reasons.
What the US Iran Sanctions Mean for India
By Paras Ratna
India’s diplomatic predicament just got worse.
India's National Register of Citizens and Assam's Dilemma
By Priyanka Borpujari
What happens to the missing four million?
The Political Hurdles for Imran Khan’s Government
By Daud Khattak
Ironically, Khan's biggest test will come not from the opposition, but from the groups that supported him.
Students Protest Against Reckless Driving Roil Bangladesh
By Shakil Bin Mushtaq
The protests, now in their fifth day, were sparked by the death of two students on July 29.
Dying For Democracy: Balochistan’s Fallen Political Workers
By Adnan Aamir
Remembering Wahab Zahid, a political activist and victim of the election day blast in Quetta.
Disability in India Is Still All About the Able
By Avantika Shrivastava
Disability in India remains about the able-bodied. Why?
As India’s Rafale Controversy Rages, Reforms on Defense Acquisitions Needed
By Aman Thakker
The political discourse surrounding the deal underscores a need for India to rethink its defense acquisition processes.